Hello everyone! Once again it's time to start planning your vacations. Usually I try for the end of August. This year it's in the middle of August because of the holiday and my work schedule. Lake Hope likes to raise their prices on the holiday weekend...just trying to keep it affordable. LHR is a small rally but most of the bikes come from out of state, how about some more Ohio riders!

The Lake Hope Rally has always been a favorite ride for those that have come before. I try to take different routes every year so it doesn't get old, much as Mark and Steffiny used to do. I haven't made my reservations just yet, but will be staying in one of the wilderness cottages. Others have come and stayed at the campground or the pet friendly cottages. Friday night I will be serving chili to those that care to show up as the tradition has been set, it's a nice relaxed time around a camp fire where everyone gets to know each other and do some reminiscing. Saturday is the main ride, I try to include stops at places of interest. I'm always open to suggestions, and sometimes the rides don't go exactly as planned because of weather (but they still end up fun! 2017 lol). So bring your rain gear!!

If anyone wants to see a place of interest, please suggest it and I will try to work it in a ride if possible.

Weekend reserved on my calendar, looking forward to another adventure.

I often don't make it in time for the ride but I sure enjoy hearing about it at the campfire that evening.

Will plan an extra day again this year in hopes of making it, hoping replacing both of the problem oil seals gets my Rebel reliable again. It will get plenty of testing before the rally this time, no more service work the week before a major trip and testing it on the way.